Payments Strategy & Transformation Director

Michael Page International Recruitment (Philippines) Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,634,161 - 5,451,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on industry-defining projects

Collaborative, high-performance consulting environment

Clear leadership and career progression pathway

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced strategy consultant to lead high-impact payments and strategy engagements in the Philippines. You will manage and mentor teams, develop data-driven strategies, and engage with senior stakeholders to drive alignment and business growth. The role offers exposure to global clients and a clear career progression pathway, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy consulting, payments, or financial services.
• Strong track record of leading complex transformation engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end consulting engagements across strategy and transformation.
• Develop data-driven strategies to improve client performance.
• Manage and mentor consulting teams ensuring high-quality delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

• Lead high-impact payments and strategy engagements for various stakeholders
• Work with local, regional, and global clients on digital transformation

About Our Client

A global leader in digital payments, enabling secure, reliable, and seamless transactions worldwide. The consulting arm partners with clients to unlock growth through data, analytics, and strategy transformation.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end consulting engagements across strategy, transformation, and business design
• Develop data-driven strategies to improve client performance and competitive positioning
• Manage and mentor consulting teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and capability development
• Engage with C-level stakeholders to shape strategic agendas and drive alignment
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to commercial growth
• Deliver insights using analytics, market trends, and benchmarking methodologies
• Partner cross-functionally to design and implement scalable solutions

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience in strategy consulting, payments, or financial services
• Strong track record of leading complex transformation engagements
• Deep expertise in technology, credit risk, or payments, with specialist experience anchored in the payments ecosystem
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capability
• Experience in commercial sales or business development is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on industry-defining projects
• Exposure to global clients and senior stakeholders
• Clear leadership and career progression pathway
• Collaborative, high-performance consulting environment
• Competitive salary package and benefits